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x
Increased risk from flooding (e.g.in low lying areas such as adjacent Adelaide Airport)
x
Increased fire risks from extreme daily temperatures.
x
Disruptions to waste deliveries arising from infrastructure breakages.
x
Need and capacity to modify waste management processes and techniques to reduce emissions.
x
Hydrological and temperature changes impacting on management of closed landfills.
x
Reduced worker comfort and productivity arising from increased inside and outside temperatures.
Further information on waste management impacts arising from climate change can be found in Bebb and
Kersey (2003).
A Climate Change Sector Agreement exists between the Waste Management Association of Australia
and the South Australian Government (2011). The agreement focuses on carbon measurement, energy
efficiency and industry education and leadership. Climate change adaptation is not addressed in the
agreement.
Equally, much of the literature and research to date has been focused on emissions and mitigation.
There is little in the way of information about adaptation options for waste management systems
(infrastructure and processes) that could be impacted by climate change. It would be prudent to carry out
a high level risk assessment of waste management sites and processes that could be most affected by
climate change. This should form a part of Stage 2 of the WARCCAP project.
10.5. State Government Assets
10.5.1. Public Housing
There is a total of 10,544 State-owned dwellings across the Study Area and a further 1,602 dwellings
classified as housing co-operatives or community housing
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. Dwellings range from single detached
dwellings to multi unit complexes.
Table 10.7
outlines the distribution of dwellings across each council
area.
Table 10.7: Distribution of Social Housing across Study Area
Western Adelaide
Charles Sturt
West Torrens
Port Adelaide
Enfield
State-owned Housing
10,544
3,842
1,257
5,445
Housing Co-op/
Community
1,602
467
371
764
Total Dwellings
12,146
4,309
1,628
6,209
Source: ABS (2011): Time Series Tenant and Landlord Type by Dwelling Structure
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Dwellings within the ambit of Housing Cooperative/Community/Church Group (as defined by ABS) are managed by non-govt
organisations as per the Associations Incorporations Act and the South Australian Co-operative and Community Housing Act.
These registered Community Housing Associations form part of the Community Housing Program administered by Housing SA,
Community Partnerships & Growth. They receive financial support from the State Government and Local Government.
